After decades of war, a new face of Afghanistan is emerging : that of a new generation of Afghan women. They are police officers, judges, graffitist, boxers, rappers … These women are now yearning for freedom and expression.The documentary Kabul Women prepares a series of portraits of modern women who are active in their country and who stand for their rights in a society both aspiring to modernity and where traditions are deeply rooted.With the presidential elections coming and the imminent withdrawal of troops, how do they see their future ? Will these events jeoperdise their emancipation ? What are their hopes and fears ? Who are these young women trying to live more freely ?

Réalisation :  Delphine Renou
Production : Digital Mill

Diffusion : National Geographic